Jodi Arias, accused of murdering her boyfriend in 2008, continued her testimony on Monday by describing a graphic account of how he allegedly raped her. (Photo : Reuters)

Despite Jodi Arias' efforts to push back her retrial, a date has been set for the convicted killer's sentencing trial.

Arias was convicted of first-degree murder on May 8 in the ghastly 2008 death of her ex-boyfriend Travis Alexander in his suburban Phoenix, Ariz. home. However, the same jury that found her guilty failed to reach a unanimous decision on her sentencing. As a result, a retrial will be held to determine whether she should be sentenced to death, life in prison or life with a chance of release after serving 25 years.

According to Alexander's family, Arias has tried to push the date back for her next trial in order to thwart their efforts. However, Alexander's brother, Steven, declared that they have not been deterred. On Facebook, he revealed that the sentencing trial for the "monster that haunts" his family will begin in February of next year.

"Letting everybody know the trial isn't due to start until mid February," he wrote in a Facebook post that was shared by the Justice for Travis fan page.

"We believe this is a tactic to try and get us to throw in the towel," he said about the situation, adding that his family will continue to seek the death penalty for Arias.

"We will not! I say it again it won't happen. Our family will come together and see it through until it is finished. There is a monster that haunts us, but once the correct sentence is given, it's her who will be haunted until the most humane punishment comes to her. Nothing compared to the sentence she gave to a good man."

Steven concluded writing, "Anyhow, the entire Alexander family thanks all of you. Thank you for having our backs."

Arias remains in the Estrella Jail in Maricopa County awaiting for her retrial, reports Radar Online.